Concord Music Publishing has signed a global deal with DJ and producer Walshy Fire, best known as one-third of Diplo’s Major Lazer.
The new deal, effective August 1 2019, covers all his existing work including collaborations with Koffee (Toast, Throne), Sean Paul, Chronixx, Rudimental, Anne Marie & Mr Eazi, Wizkid, Diplo, Popeye Caution, WurlD, Kranium, Konshens, Mr. Vegas alongside his work in Major Lazer.
This summer saw Walshy release his first solo album, ABENG (licensed to Mad Decent Records/Because Music), which pairs artists from Africa and the Caribbean on tracks spanning afrobeats, dancehall, reggae, soca and EDM.
Walshy was a long-time member of Miami-based DJ collective Black Chiney before joining Major Lazer in 2012.
“Walshy’s versatility, energy and positivity as an artist, songwriter and producer is unparalleled – very few can move between genres with absolute fluidity the way he can.”
Harri Davies, Concord Music Publishing
Concord Music Publishing UK’s Senior A&R Harri Davies, said: “Walshy’s versatility, energy and positivity as an artist, songwriter and producer is unparalleled – very few can move between genres with absolute fluidity the way he can.
“We are delighted to be teaming up with him through the next chapter of an already outstanding career.”
“The partnership will allow me the opportunity to expand the reach of my creative output to even more listeners worldwide by working with a team that supports my vision.”
Walshy Fire
Walshy Fire added: ‘I’ve been working in Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats, Hip Hop Latin and EDM music production for some time and this journey has led me to this partnership with the Concord publishing team.
“The partnership will allow me the opportunity to expand the reach of my creative output to even more listeners worldwide by working with a team that supports my vision.”
“This is long overdue and I’m happy that he will join Daft Punk, Mark Ronson and other music trendsetters on the Concord roster.”
Ron Andre Elvis Telford, Creative Titans Agency
Manager Ron Andre Elvis Telford of Creative Titans Agency said: “I’m happy that we were able to get Walshy Fire and Concord Music Publishing together.
“I’ve known Walshy for years and have witnessed how he has cultivated his craft while gripping Afro/Caribbean/Dance culture.
“This is long overdue and I’m happy that he will join Daft Punk, Mark Ronson and other music trendsetters on the Concord roster.”
Pictured [Left to Right]: Brad Kennard (Concord), Pablo Ahogado (Concord), Tom DeSavia (Concord), Kim Frankiewicz (Concord), Walshy Fire, Harri Davies (Concord), Ron Andre Elvis Telford (Creative Titans), Justine Ketola (Amadori Artists), Jeremy Yohai (Concord).Music Business Worldwide
